Murphy

The Division of Water Resources (DWR) provides the data contained within this Local Water Supply Plan (LWSP) as a courtesy and service to our customers. DWR staff does not field verify data. Neither DWR, nor any other party involved in the preparation of this LWSP attests that the data is completely free of errors and omissions. Furthermore, data users are cautioned that LWSPs labeled PROVISIONAL have yet to be reviewed by DWR staff. Subsequent review may result in significant revision. Questions regarding the accuracy or limitations of usage of this data should be directed to the water system and/or DWR.

1. System Information

Contact Information

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Water System Name: Murphy   PWSID: 01-20-010
Mailing Address:P.O. Box 130
Murphy, NC 28906		Ownership:Municipality
 
Contact Person:Nathan CrubaughTitle:Water Plant ORC
Phone:828-837-2913Cell/Mobile:--
 
Secondary Contact:Chad Simons Phone:828-837-2510
Mailing Address:PO Box 130
Murphy, NC 28906		Cell/Mobile:--
Distribution System
Line Type Size Range (Inches) Estimated % of lines
Asbestos Cement 4-8 20.00 %
Cast Iron 4-8 18.00 %
Ductile Iron 4-16 37.00 %
Polyvinyl Chloride 2-10 25.00 %
What are the estimated total miles of distribution system lines?   66 Miles
How many feet of distribution lines were replaced during 2025?   0 Feet
How many feet of new water mains were added during 2025?   0 Feet
How many meters were replaced in 2025?   50
How old are the oldest meters in this system?   15 Year(s)
How many meters for outdoor water use, such as irrigation, are not billed for sewer services?   0
What is this system's finished water storage capacity?   2.1000 Million Gallons
Has water pressure been inadequate in any part of the system since last update? Line breaks that were repaired quickly should not be included.   No
Programs
Does this system have a program to work or flush hydrants?   Yes, Annually
Does this system have a valve exercise program?   Yes, As Needed
Does this system have a cross-connection program?   Yes
Does this system have a program to replace meters?   Yes
Does this system have a plumbing retrofit program?   No
Does this system have an active water conservation public education program?   No
Does this system have a leak detection program?   Yes

We listen to our hydrants in the system annually.

Water Conservation
What type of rate structure is used?   Increasing Block
How much reclaimed water does this system use?   0.0000 MGD   For how many connections?   0
Does this system have an interconnection with another system capable of providing water in an emergency?   Yes

2. Water Use Information

Service Area
Sub-Basin(s)% of Service Population
Hiwassee River (06-1)100 %
County(s)% of Service Population
Cherokee100 %
What was the year-round population served in 2025?   4,525
Has this system acquired another system since last report?   No
Water Use by Type
Type of Use Metered
Connections		 Metered
Average Use (MGD)		 Non-Metered
Connections		 Non-Metered
Estimated Use (MGD)
Residential 1,152 0.1280 0 0.0000
Commercial 606 0.3130 0 0.0000
Industrial 5 0.0140 0 0.0000
Institutional 23 0.0270 0 0.0000

How much water was used for system processes (backwash, line cleaning, flushing, etc.)?   0.0500 MGD

Regarding the high amount of unaccounted-for water (40% of supply ) -- We at the water plant have taken over the metering program for the customers. This month of April was our first month and when we read we had a read rate of 83% of the meters transmitting. We have started a meter inspection program to go to every meter that didn't read and if this meter continues to not read we have started a changeout program to change out that meter. We have ordered meters to change out 20% of the meters this year and will continue changing out 20% of the residual meters over the next 5 years. This has been an ongoing problem and we hope to get this problem ironed out withing the next 5 years.
Thank you,

Water Sales
Purchaser PWSID Average
Daily Sold
(MGD)		 Days
Used		 Contract Required to
comply with water
use restrictions?		 Pipe Size(s)
(Inches)		 Use
Type
MGD Expiration Recurring
Town of Andrews 01-20-020 0.0000 0 0.2000 Yes Yes 10 Emergency

3. Water Supply Sources

Monthly Withdrawals & Purchases
Average Daily
Use (MGD)		 Max Day
Use (MGD)		 Average Daily
Use (MGD)		 Max Day
Use (MGD)		 Average Daily
Use (MGD)		 Max Day
Use (MGD)
Jan 0.9270 1.0700 May 0.8560 0.9180 Sep 0.9150 1.0000
Feb 0.9420 1.0600 Jun 0.8780 1.0400 Oct 0.8930 1.0200
Mar 0.8870 1.0400 Jul 0.9110 1.0200 Nov 0.8410 0.9040
Apr 0.8390 1.0800 Aug 0.8960 1.0000 Dec 0.8740 0.9670

Surface Water Sources
Stream Reservoir Average Daily Withdrawal Maximum Day
Withdrawal (MGD)		 Available Raw
Water Supply		 Usable On-Stream
Raw Water Supply
Storage (MG)
MGD Days Used MGD * Qualifier
Hiwassee River - 0.8880 365 1.0800 13.0000 F 0.0000

* Qualifier: C=Contract Amount, SY20=20-year Safe Yield, SY50=50-year Safe Yield, F=20% of 7Q10 or other instream flow requirement, CUA=Capacity Use Area Permit

Surface Water Sources (continued)
Stream Reservoir Drainage Area
(sq mi)		 Metered? Sub-Basin County Year
Offline		 Use
Type
Hiwassee River - 420 Yes Hiwassee River (06-1) Cherokee Regular
What is this system's off-stream raw water supply storage capacity?   0 Million gallons
Are surface water sources monitored?   Yes, Weekly
Are you required to maintain minimum flows downstream of its intake or dam?   No
Does this system anticipate transferring surface water between river basins?   No
Water Purchases From Other Systems
Seller PWSID Average
Daily Purchased
(MGD)		 Days
Used		 Contract Required to
comply with water
use restrictions?		 Pipe Size(s)
(Inches)		 Use
Type
MGD Expiration Recurring
Town of Andrews 01-20-020 0.0000 0 0.2000 Yes Yes 10 Emergency
Water Treatment Plants
Plant Name Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Is Raw Water Metered? Is Finished Water Ouput Metered? Source
Murphy 2.0000 Yes Yes Hiwassee River
Did average daily water production exceed 80% of approved plant capacity for five consecutive days during 2025?  No
     If yes, was any water conservation implemented?  No
Did average daily water production exceed 90% of approved plant capacity for five consecutive days during 2025?  No
     If yes, was any water conservation implemented?  No
Are peak day demands expected to exceed the water treatment plant capacity in the next 10 years?  No

4. Wastewater Information

Monthly Discharges
Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)		 Average Daily
Discharge (MGD)
Jan 0.5810 May 0.7760 Sep 0.5500
Feb 0.7530 Jun 0.7570 Oct 0.5530
Mar 0.5870 Jul 0.6120 Nov 0.5620
Apr 0.6760 Aug 0.5940 Dec 0.5850

How many sewer connections does this system have?   1,335
How many water service connections with septic systems does this system have?   454
Are there plans to build or expand wastewater treatment facilities in the next 10 years?   Yes

The growth of the Town is forcing the sewer to modernize and expand.

Wastewater Permits
Permit Number Type Permitted Capacity
(MGD)		 Design Capacity
(MGD)		 Average Annual
Daily Discharge
(MGD)		 Maximum Day Discharge
(MGD)		 Receiving Stream Receiving Basin
NC0020940 WWTP 1.4450 1.4450 0.6320 1.4000 Hiwassee River Hiwassee River (06-1)

5. Planning

Projections
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Year-Round Population 4,525 4,769 5,245 5,770 6,347 6,985
Seasonal Population 0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Residential 0.1280 0.1669 0.1836 0.2019 0.2221 0.2444
Commercial 0.3130 0.3050 0.3510 0.4070 0.4530 0.5090
Industrial 0.0140 0.0412 0.0420 0.0428 0.0437 0.0446
Institutional 0.0270 0.0350 0.0360 0.0370 0.0380 0.0390
System Process 0.0500 0.0550 0.0575 0.0600 0.0625 0.0650
Unaccounted-for 0.3560 0.4036 0.4484 0.5010 0.5483 0.6036
Demand v/s Percent of Supply
  2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 2070
Surface Water Supply 13.0000 13.0000 13.0000 13.0000 13.0000 13.0000
Ground Water Supply 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Purchases 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Future Supplies 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Available Supply (MGD) 13.0000 13.0000 13.0000 13.0000 13.0000 13.0000
Service Area Demand 0.8880 1.0067 1.1185 1.2497 1.3676 1.5056
Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Future Sales 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
Total Demand (MGD) 0.8880 1.0067 1.1185 1.2497 1.3676 1.5056
Demand as Percent of Supply 7% 8% 9% 10% 11% 12%

The purpose of the above chart is to show a general indication of how the long-term per capita water demand changes over time. The per capita water demand may actually be different than indicated due to seasonal populations and the accuracy of data submitted. Water systems that have calculated long-term per capita water demand based on a methodology that produces different results may submit their information in the notes field.

Your long-term water demand is 28 gallons per capita per day. What demand management practices do you plan to implement to reduce the per capita water demand (i.e. conduct regular water audits, implement a plumbing retrofit program, employ practices such as rainwater harvesting or reclaimed water)? If these practices are covered elsewhere in your plan, indicate where the practices are discussed here.    No Changes

Are there other demand management practices you will implement to reduce your future supply needs?   No Changes

What supplies other than the ones listed in future supplies are being considered to meet your future supply needs?   No Changes

How does the water system intend to implement the demand management and supply planning components above?   No Changes

Additional Information

Has this system participated in regional water supply or water use planning?  No

What major water supply reports or studies were used for planning?  

Please describe any other needs or issues regarding your water supply sources, any water system deficiencies or needed improvements (storage, treatment, etc.) or your ability to meet present and future water needs. Include both quantity and quality considerations, as well as financial, technical, managerial, permitting, and compliance issues:   

The Division of Water Resources (DWR) provides the data contained within this Local Water Supply Plan (LWSP) as a courtesy and service to our customers. DWR staff does not field verify data. Neither DWR, nor any other party involved in the preparation of this LWSP attests that the data is completely free of errors and omissions. Furthermore, data users are cautioned that LWSPs labeled PROVISIONAL have yet to be reviewed by DWR staff. Subsequent review may result in significant revision. Questions regarding the accuracy or limitations of usage of this data should be directed to the water system and/or DWR.